Why do people think that I should "grow up" and tell mom about my Hindu beliefs? How mature is that really? To rip your dear mother's heart out just so you can be "free" to practice your religion and be yourself?
Isn't that just selfish?
2006-10-21 16:35:58 · 14 answers · asked by Heron By The Sea 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
My mother is very strong in her faith. It kills her that I don't regularly attend church. She worries about it a lot. Had I the option to do it all over again, I'd rather let her think I hold the same beliefs as she does rather than upsetting her (which this obviously does).
So I see your point. It isn't going to do anything but hurt your mother. I wouldn't tell her, to be honest. Her knowing is not likely to bring about anything positive. I'd definitely think twice before telling her. After all, it's your business and if it will only cause harm it's better than she doesn't know.
2006-10-21 16:51:11 · answer #1 · answered by crouchingpossum 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
May i ask your age? If your an adult then it think you can share your beliefs with your mother...after all you shouldnt be worried she might change your mind if your faith is strong in what you believe. I dont think your going to go through your whole adult life with your mother and she isnt going to know that your not following her beliefs. Lying and pretending is not right to your mother or yourself.
Oh, and if your not an adult.....dont tell her because you most likely will change your mind several times before you become an adult anyways. Religion, just like many other things is one of the phases or fads teenagers go through...believe me i know...i have raised 2 kids who are now adults.
2006-10-21 23:46:55 · answer #2 · answered by Jill D 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are not being honest with yourself, nor with your mother.
That's why you should tell her.
Your question is posed in a youthful way, like you still live with your Mom.
Someplace in the teachings of God, there is a balance between Children: "Honor thy father and thy mother"
and
Parents: "Provoke not your childen to wrath."
You'll find it in Amos 3:3...
"Can two walk together except they be agreed?"
Honest and open communication is the key to living in a household.
2006-10-21 23:45:00 · answer #3 · answered by Bob L 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can see your point. Especially if your mom truly believes you will go to hell or something for your beliefs. Then she'll spend the rest of her life worrying about you. Best to surprise her in the afterlife where true understanding can occur.
2006-10-21 23:38:34 · answer #4 · answered by Reject187 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't lie but I don't necessarily believe that everyone needs to know everything. This is especially true if the person in question is very old or in poor health. I think you know what your answer is.
2006-10-22 11:01:10 · answer #5 · answered by Witchy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you honestly believe it's going to cause terrible harm to your mother, it is probably best not to tell her. Especially if she has had health problems--wouldn't want to lower her immunities. Some mothers you could tell this kind of thing to, but if your instincts are telling you not to, then follow those feelings.
2006-10-21 23:45:55 · answer #6 · answered by Brigid O' Somebody 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Maybe she would help you. Maybe she might have a point of view that would change your direction. Maybe she would rather have a chance to save you. God gives us a choice to believe him or reject him. Your mom cant make that choice for you. Please think hard about your beliefs. The evidence for Christ and the gospel incredible if you look into it. Please just try to seek God.
2006-10-21 23:45:44 · answer #7 · answered by Tim S 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The testing we go through in our commitment to our Faith is never an easy one. When all things are said and done, in the end, there is only one God.
2006-10-21 23:51:12 · answer #8 · answered by Ashaka 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Keep it to yourself and when you are grown and move out, practice your religion openly.
2006-10-22 00:16:12 · answer #9 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Isn't it terrible to lie to her? Not telling her the truth? If you think she would want to know then you should tell her.
2006-10-21 23:39:55 · answer #10 · answered by SaLeMiZmE 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋